Post Number : 6ZWED1000RP
Grade : NO-A
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: Harare
Job Family: Education
Type of contract : Fixed Term Field
Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 29-DEC-2022
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Only nationals of Zimbabwe are eligible to apply for this position.
Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO Regional Office in Harare and direct supervision of the Head of Education in collaboration with other Education specialists, the incumbent will be responsible for providing professional and technical support, research and analysis, with an emphasis on the national perspective of Zimbabwe to the Regional Office and the Education sector’s work as well as to multi-sectoral and cross country programmatic activities and initiatives conducted at the duty station.
Provide Programme and Project Support
Contribute to the development, implementation and management of projects and programmes reinforcing national capacities, through research, preliminary analysis, and compilation of background information. Provide substantive, logistical and administrative support to projects, consultations, meetings, network and partnership initiatives, events and missions. Assist in the facilitation of close working relationships and exchanges with national Institutes, ministries, National Commission, education stakeholders and networks for project design, development and implementation and reporting. Attend and represent UNESCO at the Education Coordination group (ECG), the local education group and its sub-groups. Monitor project activities against work plans and schedules, report on implementation, highlight progress, gaps and bottlenecks, using relevant tools, including the System of Information on Strategies, Tasks and the Evaluation of Results (SISTER). Check project documents and bring to the attention of the supervisor issues regarding consistency or accuracy for follow up action with all project and programme stakeholders. Contribute to the coordination of reporting to the Education Sector in HQ, and/or prepare inputs to documents for the Executive Board and the General Conference and reporting and ad hoc documents of concerned services (internal) to UNESCO and UNCTs, Funds and Programmes, Donors and other external Development Partners. Assist in C/5 work plans, policy formulation discussions, and other think tank activities. Participate in UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and Common Country Assessment (CCA) planning and implementation, as well as in other joint collaboration with development partners and stakeholders, through identifying and / or concretizing joint programming / programme opportunities.Undertake Research and Knowledge Management
Contribute to public information and outreach tasks including social media. Update and maintain knowledge management systems to ensure adequate and accessible documentation including all extrabudgetary projects and activities. Analyse best practices, current trends, programmes and country specific issues to acquire, broaden and increase knowledge and technical/thematic expertise. Invest in personal, professional learning in respect of new trends, and maintenance of personal knowledge and expertise.Develop partnerships, networking and resource mobilisation strategies
Assist in building partnerships with stakeholders, in particular with national authorities, the private sector, civil society, NGOs and multilateral funding organizations. Analyse and compile background data for potential partnerships and fundraising opportunities, and arrange outreach activities, briefings, visits, consultations, meetings and other related visibility activities. Contribute to resource mobilization for the country by contributing in the development of concept notes and project proposals on the basis of situational analysis and needs assessments and in accordance with the C/5 priorities. Liaise with colleagues within the Sector and in other Sectors, in own and other Field Offices, Headquarters, Category I Institutes in Education and stakeholders to discuss developments and to archive information on Education initiatives, baselines, and impact measurements.
Education
Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent degree) in the field of education, development, education management, social sciences or closely related area(s).
Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in the field of education, education policies and strategies, at national and/or sub-regional level. Experience in developing, implementing, managing and evaluating projects/programmes in the field of education.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills. Funds-raising and resources mobilization skills. Capacity to build and maintain effective partnerships inside and outside the Organization. Proven conceptual and analytical skills, including the demonstrated ability to provide high-level advice and technical support in education policy, strategic planning and reform. Ability to plan strategically and to translate strategies into action.
Languages
Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English and fluency in at least one local language.
Work Experience
Experience in working in a multicultural environment.
Skills and Competencies
Results oriented with ability to persuade and influence. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare, present and discuss findings and recommendations on issues clearly and concisely. Good IT skills including knowledge of the standard office software.This vacancy is archived.